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Spiced Pear Cake Recipe

Although Becky Vaughn Coleman of Desert Hot Springs, California took a shortcut by using a convenient mix, she didn't shortchange cake lovers with the results!

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + coolingYIELD:14 servings

Spiced Pear Cake Recipe

Although Becky Vaughn Coleman of Desert Hot Springs, California took a shortcut by using a convenient mix, she didn't shortchange cake lovers with the results!

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1 hour + coolingYIELD:14 servings

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) pear halves in juice

1 package white cake mix (regular size)

1 egg

2 egg whites

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Directions

1.Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and dust with flour; set aside. Drain pears, reserving juice. Chop pears; place in a large bowl. Add reserved pear juice. Add the next seven ingredients. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on high for 2 minutes. Pour into prepared pan.

2. Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Yield: 14 servings.